Types of Audit Evidence

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What is the main focus of internal auditors in verifying the operation or program under review?

  • Reviewing marketing strategies
  • Checking if the operation is likely to achieve its objectives (correct)
  • Inspecting external financial statements
  • Ensuring the program meets regulatory requirements

Which type of evidence consists of verbal or written statements given by someone as proof in internal audits?

  • Documentary evidence
  • Testimonial evidence (correct)
  • Analytical evidence
  • Visual evidence

What do internal auditors do with deviations and concerns identified during their reviews?

  • Discuss them with senior management
  • Communicate them through audit reports (correct)
  • Ignore them to avoid conflict
  • Handle them without documenting

In internal audits, when might anyone being audited be asked to provide testimonial evidence?

<p>During interviews about various topics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gathering evidence in auditing processes?

<p>To support work and persuade others of satisfactory conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of procedures must internal auditors substantiate their work, conclusions, and opinions on?

<p>Facts or information supporting their beliefs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common behavior that may be displayed by individuals being observed during audits, similar to social desirability bias?

<p>Overreporting positive behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with behavior modification during audit observations, as mentioned in the text?

<p>False negatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason auditors should be cautious about behavioral changes when observing working conditions?

<p>To obtain reliable information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of document that auditors commonly review for evidence?

<p>External nonfinancial documents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of auditors examining documents during an audit?

<p>To verify transaction details (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for auditors to be aware of the possibility of false negatives during behavior modification observations?

<p>To obtain reliable information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the procedural techniques mentioned in the text that an auditor can use to assess control design and effectiveness?

<p>Simulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is asking open-ended questions considered more effective during an audit?

<p>To elicit detailed descriptions or explanations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for mistakes in performing controls mentioned in the text?

<p>Lack of knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for an auditor to understand where errors or fraud may occur in a process?

<p>To identify weaknesses and recommend improvements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In operational auditing, what additional aspect should auditors examine besides the step-by-step processes?

<p>Instances of management override (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is recommended in operational auditing to gain a more detailed understanding of how work gets done?

<p>Dynamic approach instead of checklist reading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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